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Cowpats - January 2004

Deforestation & malaria?

A new Peru-based research says that every 1% boost in deforestation increases the number of malaria-bearing mosquitoes by 8%, seemingly because these mosquitoes thrive in ponds that are exposed to sunlight.

Switzerland without snow?

A study says that none of the 230 Swiss resorts will have enough snow to sustain skiing within 30-50 years.

Apart from being a recreational disaster, it’ll hit the environment as lack of winter snow changes water and weather patterns.

Artificial beaks for conservation

A WWF initiative is helping to stop hunting of endangered hornbill species in Arunachal Pradesh.

Communities use the hornbill's large beak to make traditional headgear.

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